NOTICE: If you are new the the store and not logged in you will need to click "I am ready to check out" twice. First you will be asked to enter your name and email address then you will return to the "shopping basket" and will click "I am ready to check out" again. This time you will be taken to a payment screen.

Topic: Purchasing items from the store

The following steps are for site visitors who will be making purchases from the association store. 

  1. Click on the store link under the Members tab.
  2. On the main page of the store, the different items for sale will be displayed by category.  To display only one category of items, select the category from the pull-down menu in the top right corner.
  3. Click on the name of the item to see the description of the item:
    1. Member price: The price listed here is for members who have logged in to the web site.
    2. Non-member Price: The price listed here is for non-members, or any visitor who is not logged in to the web site.
      NOTE: If you see a Price field only, then this store does have separate pricing for Members and Non-members.
    3. Click here to view Quantity Discounts (if applicable): If you see this button, then there are reduced prices available for buying certain quantities of this item.  Click the button to see the discounted quantities.
    4. Quantity: This is the number of items in stock.  Choose the quantity you wish to purchase of this item.
    5. Size/Option (if applicable): If the item is available in different sizes, colors, or styles, this pull-down menu lists the different options available.  Choose the one you prefer.
  4. To purchase the item, click on Add To My Shopping Basket and a confirmation page will display.  If the information is correct, click on Item is correct, add to my shopping basket!  If the information is not correct, click on I need to correct item information.
  5. If the information is correct, you will be returned to the main page of the store and you will now see a View Basket / Check Out button in the left margin.  You will also see a link at the top that shows how many different types of items are currently in your shopping basket.  If you are only making one purchase, click the View Basket / Check Out button or the shopping cart link.  If you are making additional purchases, repeat steps 3-4.
  6. If you are ready to check out and have clicked on View Basket / Check Out, you will be taken to the Checkout page:
    1. Delete: To delete an item, click the Delete button.
    2. Item Name: If you would like to read the description of the item, click on the item name.
    3. Item Price: The item price will be listed.
    4. Size/Option: The size or option will be listed, depending on the type of item.
    5. Quantity: The quantity of the item you will be purchasing will be listed in the pull-down menu.  It can be edited at this point if necessary.  If you change the quantity, the amount charged should change automatically.  If it does not, then click I want to continue shopping and then click View Basket / Check Out again to update the amount charged.
  7. If the information is correct, click on the Everything is correct, please continue button.
  8. Next, you will be taken to the shipping address page.
    1. If you are currently logged in, your shipping address will autofill from your member profile.  You can alter it at this point if necessary.
    2. If you are a member and you are not logged in, you will have a chance to log in first.  This will allow the system to fill in your shipping address, and you will also be eligible for Member pricing if applicable.
    3. If you are not a member, simply fill in your shipping address.
  9. Click Submit Info when finished.
  10. The next page that displays is the payment page.  Choose the payment method you desire and then complete the transaction.
  11. Assuming your payment information goes through successfully, you will see a confirmation message.  You may also see a link you can use to generate a printable receipt or invoice.

 

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